Pastor
Brian Buckner
Pastor Brian began serving at Newbridge on February 12, 2024. He is married to Shelley and they have three children: Isaac, Leah and Alex. Brian graduated from Mars Hill College in 1996 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations. He received his Associate Degree in Religion and Church Ministries from Fruitland Baptist Bible College in 2001. Brian graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2006 with a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling. He is currently working on his Doctor of Ministry degree in Expository Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Children’s Director
Courtney Bennett
Courtney is our children’s director and she has been a lifelong member of Newbridge Baptist. She has an Elementary Education degree and loves getting to use it to teach our children about our Lord and savior. She lives in Weaverville with her husband Joseph and daughter Penelope.
Congregation Worship Leader
Angela Mace
Nursery and Toddler Director
Teresa Frick
Teresa is currently serving as the nursery coordinator. She grew up in Marshall and now lives in Old Fort with her husband, Kenny, and their two children. She has been a member of Newbridge since 2008.
Sunday School Superintendent
Brian Grindstaff